Production Manager - Jacksonville, FL

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Jacksonville, FL

MRO Division/Department: Maintenance/Management

Available vacancies: 01

About Avmax

Avmax is a diverse company offering every product and service related to aviation. The company operates worldwide with locations in Calgary (HQ) and Vancouver (Canada), Great Falls and Jacksonville (USA), Nairobi (Kenya), and N'Djamena (Chad). Avmax’s capabilities include:

• Aircraft Leasing
• Airline Operations
• Avionics
• Component Repairs
• Engineering
• MRO
• Paint and Spares

Avmax’s engineering division is a Transport Canada authorized Design Approval Organization (DAO), and its maintenance division is a Transport Canada authorized Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO).

About the Role

The Production Manager assists the Director of Maintenance Operations (DMO) and maintains direct oversight of each heavy‑check project, supporting the check plan for each. The role ensures compliance with applicable FARs and the procedures specified in the RSQCM, coordinates with the Planning Manager and Manager of Quality Control to secure parts, tooling, and personnel, and serves as the primary liaison with customer representatives. The Production Manager has authority to direct Maintenance Department personnel, take disciplinary measures (excluding termination), and override Lead Technician decisions when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Lead Technician if a Lead Technician is not available to support a heavy‑check project.
• Will not act as a Quality Control Inspector under any circumstance.
• May not supervise certificated mechanics unless possessing appropriate certification meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 65 and 14 CFR 145.153.
• Ensure timely accomplishment of repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and repair station policies and procedures.
• Monitor progress of aircraft repairs to ensure efficient and economical procedures are utilized.
• Ensure personnel under jurisdiction are qualified for the work to which they are assigned and perform maintenance to manufacturer‑approved standards using approved data.
• Coordinate inspection and repairs with the Director of Quality (or designee(s)).
• Respond to, or ensure response to, audit findings reports resulting from internal and customer audit activity when assigned by the DMO.
• Liaise with assigned customer or factory representatives for maintenance projects.
• Maintain necessary administrative records and forms according to Avmax policies and procedures.
• Ensure adequate facilities, tooling, and equipment are available and used for maintenance projects.
• Maintain clean and orderly hangar, ramp areas, and equipment under jurisdiction.
• Evaluate manpower utilization and maintenance procedures and implement improvements to increase production and efficiency.
• Determine adequacy of spare parts and material supplies to properly maintain the aircraft and its components.
• Report deficiencies and corrective actions regarding heavy‑check projects and the hangar.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as delegated.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capability in managing, motivating and mentoring others.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with individuals throughout the organization.
• Ability to work with predictive budgets.
• Fundamental aircraft knowledge.

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Problem‑solving
• Effective communication, both verbal and written
• Confidentiality
• Excellent investigation and critical‑thinking ability
• Judgement
• Professionalism
• Organization and time management skills

Experience

• Minimum 3 years as a Project Manager.
• Minimum 3 years of personnel management experience.
• Minimum 5 years working in aviation roles.

Benefits

Avmax offers competitive compensation and benefit packages, flexibility, work‑life balance, and a friendly working environment. The company is an EEO/AA employer, celebrates diversity, and maintains a drug‑free workplace with pre‑employment and random alcohol/drug screening.